This “site visit” will be a conversation with Joe Carsello, Senior Talent Buyer at the Metro in Chicago, an 1,100 capacity general admission rock club. We will pull together all the bits and pieces we’ve learned about in previous workshops to see how they interact in the real world. The story starts with the venue’s history and journey to one becoming one of the country’s premiere and iconic venues. We’ll then look at the programming mission, production capabilities, and the flow of a typical show day. Along the way we’ll touch on sponsorships, marketing, ticketing, show expenses and much more. A conversation about the Metro wouldn’t be complete without an overview of internationally renowned SmartBar, and a look at the struggles of live music venues during the pandemic.
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